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New Conviction Integrity Unit to review felony cases in Fairfax County

Imagine spending years in prison for a crime you didn’t commit. Fairfax County is taking a big step to prevent that from happening by launching its first-ever Conviction Integrity Unit, a new effort to review possible wrongful felony convictions.

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Fairfax County launches Conviction Integrity Unit to address wrongful convictions

Wrongful convictions undermine public trust in the justice system and have devastating impacts on defendants, their families, and our community,” said Descano. “Establishing a Conviction Integrity Unit is a crucial part of making Fairfax County’s criminal legal system both fairer and more just.

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Fairfax prosecutor launches new unit to identify wrongful convictions

Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano said he hoped the initiative will help to foster public trust in the justice system.

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Fairfax Conviction Integrity Unit will review wrongful felony cases

A new partnership has been formed to review criminal convictions in Fairfax County. FOX 5's David Kaplan has the story.

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Man freed after nearly 30 years in prison for wrongful Baltimore murder conviction

After nearly 30 years of incarceration, James Langhorne had his murder conviction vacated, following an investigation that ...

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Man released from prison nearly 30 years after wrongful murder conviction, state attorney says

James Langhorne was 24 when he was convicted in 1996 for the November 1993 murder of 24-year-old Laurence A. Jones Jr. on the ...

Bates, Lipscomb talk prisoner being released after wrongful conviction, Barron resignation

Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates and Lauren Lipscomb, the deputy state's attorney, joined FOX45 Morning News to ...

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James Langhorne Exonerated After Nearly 30 Years Wrongly Imprisoned, Baltimore City Officials Announce

James Langhorne released after 30 years in prison due to joint efforts by Baltimore's CIU and MAIP uncovering investigative ...

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Wrongfully convicted for murder, Baltimore man freed after spending nearly 30 years in prison

I worked 30 years to get to this point, so I'm gonna enjoy every moment, and put that anger behind me,” James Langhorne said.

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Man released from prison after 30 years in prison for wrongful murder conviction

After nearly 30 years of incarceration, James Langhorne had his murder conviction vacated, following an investigation that revealed he was wrongfully convicted in a 1993 Baltimore shooting.

Conviction Integrity Unit to review felony cases in Fairfax County

Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano has announced the creation of the county’s first-ever Conviction ...

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